Easy Strawberry Recipes: Strawberry Shortcake
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Servings: 9
Ingredients
STRAWBERRY SYRUP
- 3½ cups strawberries fresh, sliced
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
SHORTCAKES
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
WHIPPED CREAM
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 powdered sugar up to 1½ cups to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and grease 8×8 baking dish.
STRAWBERRY TOPPING
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. A syrup will develop over time.3½ cups strawberries, ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
SHORTCAKES
- In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually blend in heavy cream and vanilla until combined and no longer crumbly.1½ cups heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Bake 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
WHIPPED CREAM
- In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually add in powdered sugar until just combined.2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 powdered sugar
ASSEMBLE
- Slice shortcake into squares or use a cookie or biscuit cutter to create shapes. Top with strawberry topping and a scoop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Adding a splash of liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau to the strawberries can enhance the flavor.
- Flavor the Whipped Cream: For a twist, add a bit of lemon zest or a splash of almond extract to the whipped cream.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the strawberries and shortcakes a few hours in advance, but assemble just before serving to keep the shortcakes from getting soggy.
Storage Notes
Store shortcake up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days. Store the strawberry syrup up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. The homemade whipped cream can be stored to 48 hours refrigerated in an airtight container. Stir to refresh. Freeze up to 2 months.Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1367IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg